I heard that Wooten was going to stop fighting a while ago, did I hear right? I guess he carried on. If its true it could pose a question about his mentality for mma.

Behave yourself sunshine. Do you realise how hard it is to make it pro in MMA, the time and effort you have to put in. Physically and mentally it's hard but also financially.
I've seen a lot of talented lads in the gym who could have made it but through many reasons, work, family etc. could not put the time in and commit to it.
To make it as a pro you have to make it your job, unfortunately until you get to a certain level it is not financially viable for a lot of people, regardless of talent and mentality.
Especially in the UK where shows are very political, if you 'might' be fighting every 3 months if you are lucky, maybe a grand a fight, that's 4 grand a year !!! Minus expenses for training, food etc. plus if you have kids .... do the math.
Even if you can commit to it who's to say you are going to make it ...? It's a massive risk and then what do you fall back on.